Editing Force Works (section)

===From the ashes of West Coast Avengers===
Force Works began shortly after the [[West Coast Avengers]] disbanded.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=q0zLRBmMZk0C&pg=PA252 The Superhero Book], p.252</ref> [[Tony Stark]], otherwise known as the superhero [[Iron Man]], sought to form a superhero group with a different philosophy than its predecessors (most notably the East Coast branch of the Avengers): they would not just stop disasters, but prevent them. The team was initially composed of Iron Man, [[U.S. Agent]], [[Julia Carpenter|Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter)]], [[Scarlet Witch]], and [[Wonder Man]]. By the end of their first mission, Wonder Man was thought dead at the hands of the invading [[Kree Empire|Kree]], and shortly thereafter the alien [[Century (comics)|Century]] replaced him.<ref>''Force Works'' #1</ref> The group used a combination of the Chaos Computer (a [[supercomputer]] that used incoming information to predict future events) and the Scarlet Witch's powers to attempt to prevent major world problems.

Force Works used a [[Stark Industries|Stark Enterprises]] facility known as The Works as their base. The building was fully equipped for the team's use; it featured powerful security and stealth systems and incorporated [[nanotechnology]] that would repair the building if it were damaged. It was maintained by a Stark Industries staff, leaving Force Works to focus on its duties. The facility was also administered by an [[artificial intelligence]] system called P.L.A.T.O. (Piezo-electrical Logistic Analytical Tactical Operator). The Works also included living and training accommodations and could also produce hard-light [[holography|holographs]].

Although Force Works was officially led by the Scarlet Witch, Iron Man would often act insubordinately and make his own decisions during their missions. Later it was revealed that Iron Man was under the influence of the time-traveling villain [[Kang the Conqueror]] (even later revealed to be his future self [[Immortus]] in disguise). The team fought several battles, existed for just less than two years, and disbanded. Most of its members rejoined the Avengers or sank into obscurity.

Shortly after the disintegration of the group, Tony Stark died in his attempts to regain control of himself from "Kang" and was replaced by a younger, alternate-reality version of himself. The original Stark did not remain dead for long, due to the events that culminated in the "[[Heroes Reborn (1996 comic)|Heroes Reborn]]" storyline.